You can get to know Ohaře from three clearly distinct perspectives: the architectural history of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, an archaeological area associated with the High Middle Ages, and the Netíkových Cross southeast of the village. A building, archaeological traces and a monument in open agricultural landscape thus come together as distinct themes. When planning your trip, it may help to consider whether you are more interested in architecture, medieval history, or the relationship between a monument and its landscape. These highlights can also help guide you when looking for a holiday apartment and deciding which themes you want to shape your stay in Ohaře.

Church of St. John of Nepomuk

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk is a late-classical rectangular church with a prismatic tower on its west façade. It was built in 1846–1848 on the site of a Baroque church that had burned down. This makes it possible to distinguish the 19th-century church and its predecessor in terms of period and style: the present building is late classical, while the earlier church was Baroque. The rectangular ground plan describes the overall form, and the prismatic tower adds to it on the west façade. The church’s appearance and the sequence of the two places of worship together provide a basis for understanding its architectural history.

A visit to the church can be arranged by prior appointment. If you would like to see the interior, arrange your visit in advance and confirm the arrangements before you travel.

Archaeology in the northern part of Ohaře

An archaeological area dating from the High Middle Ages lies in the northern part of Ohaře, in the direction of the church. Archaeological finds have been documented there or are reasonably suspected. The area offers a different perspective on the history of the village than the church: here, the focus is not on the form of a single building, but on archaeological traces associated with the Middle Ages. Those interested in a place’s history beyond its surviving architecture can consider this perspective alongside the church’s architectural history. The area’s location in the northern part of Ohaře gives the archaeological theme a specific local context.

The Netíkových Cross in open agricultural landscape

The Netíkových Cross stands southeast of Ohaře beside a road in open agricultural landscape. A large lime tree stands right next to it and acts as a prominent natural feature in the landscape. The cross is thus shaped by its surroundings: its setting includes the open agricultural landscape and the nearby tree. Unlike the church, which is understood in terms of its architectural style and period of construction, the focus here is on the relationship between a monument and its landscape. Those who would like to include landscape features in their travel plans alongside architecture will find a distinct point of interest here.

Weaving pomlázky

At the Velikonoční pletení pomlázek event, participants can learn how to weave pomlázky, with willow rods provided. Unlike the church and the archaeological area, this is a hands-on activity. If you would like your cultural interests to extend beyond architecture and local history, weaving offers another, craft-based perspective. The themes in Ohaře are therefore quite distinct: architectural history, archaeological traces, a monument in agricultural landscape, and learning a craft each offer a different focus.

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